Shelters

WHY? for yourself? I figure anybody that has a computer doesn't need to find a shelter to stay at.

is your avatar a picture of yourself? it so, you should have no problem finding some dude to take care of you.

This is not much, But I just did a search and found these for you. Hope this helps. - Dana C. L. "DNatureofDTrain" =================================== source: http://www.nationalhomeless.org/resources/local/maryland.html Directory of Local Homeless Service Organizations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maryland Shelter Care Ministries Jered Pruitt Executive Director Shelter Care Ministries 412 N Church St Rockford IL 61103 (815)964-5520 www.shelter-care.org Baltimore Health Care for the Homeless, Inc. Health Care for the Homeless, Inc. provides comprehensive health care services for homeless people in the Baltimore, Maryland area. The organization also promotes public education on the relationship between health and homelessness and the importance of developing policy which meets the health care needs of homeless people. Health Care for the Homeless' home page includes information on the history of Health Care for the Homeless, the effects of homelessness on health and provides suggestions on how individuals can take action. 111 Park Avenue Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 837-5533 ext. 332 Fax: N/A Email: hch@gate.dev.jhu.edu Bethesda Cares, Inc. Bethesda Cares Inc, is a community response to the problems of the homeless. Working together with Bethesda area congregations, schools, business, county government, community groups, and individuals, Bethesda Cares has provided care for the homeless and the working poor of Montgomery County since 1988. Services provided include lunch, medical care, showers, toiletries, clothing, couseling, referrals, and a job search center. Bethesda Cares also offers eviction prevention grants and assistance with utility payments for those on the verge of homelessness. Volunteer opportunities include office work, teachers/trainers, newsletter and project proposal writing, lunch workers, dinner provider, clothing closet workers, toiletry stocking and sorting, fundraising and special projects. P.O. Box 31222 Bethesda, MD 20824 Phone: 301-907-9244 Fax: 301-652-1781 Contact: Susan Kirk, Executive Director Email: bethcares@tidalwave.net DC Outfitters The D.C. Outfitters is a group of University of Maryland students who work together to help the homeless. Once a month, D.C. Outfitters take clothes to the homeless residents of Washington, D.C. Additionally, D.C. Outfitters volunteer at homeless shelters and soup kitchens. Contact: Sara Raley, President Email: sraley@wam.umd.edu Homeless Resource Manual The Homeless Resource Manual was prepared by Action for the Homeless in Baltimore. It provides general information on how to find shelter and obtain public benefits. Also, the Manual lists the services provided for homeless individuals in each Maryland county. Meeting Ground The Meeting Ground is a community and partnership which serves homeless families, women, and men. It was organized in 1982, and is located in Cecil County, Maryland. Emergency and transitional housing include: Clairvaux Farm - 21 Veazey Cove Rd., Earleville, MD 21919: A 20 acre residential facility with accommodations for 35 persons. There are residential buildings for families with children, women and men. Wayfarers' House - 107 Delaware Ave., Elkton, MD 21921: A large 9 bedroom, 4 bathroom house, centrally located in town, with a capacity for 15 women with or without pre-school age children. "Loaves & Fishes" Meeting Ground publication. Member of the National Association of Street Newspapers. P.O. Box 808 Elkton, Maryland 21922 Phone: (410) 275-2936 Email: info@meetingground.org

You should have a list in your local phonebook. You can also call information. Have you tried that yet? Best of luck to you, hope you got your numbers!